Asymmetric 52+8 hiking backpack

The Vaude Asymmetric 52+8 is a technical backpack perfectly suited to multi-day alpine hikes and travel over varied terrain.

This Vaude backpack is very light yet comfortable and very well equipped.

 

 

Carrying system:

It features an adjustable Tergolight contact back system, offering a perfect balance of comfort and light weight.

It uses an aluminium frame to ensure maximum stability and effective load transfer to the hips.

- The padding on this Vaude hiking backpack varies in firmness according to the contact area for complete comfort;

- a ventilation channel runs along the back, with perforated, mesh-covered padding;

- the ergonomic shoulder straps and hip belt also have this perforated padding with mesh, ensuring maximum breathability while walking.

- easy back-length adjustment system.

- adjustable chest strap

- load-lifter straps.

 

 

Features:

- the main compartment divides into 2 compartments with a removable zipped partition;
- this compartment is accessible from the top, bottom and a large suitcase-style opening for easy access to the contents;
- height-adjustable lid with a large zipped outside pocket;
- elasticated side pockets for water bottles;
- 2 trekking pole/ice axe holders;
- zipped mesh pocket on the hip belt to keep a camera and snacks within reach;
- large zipped front pocket for maps, guidebooks or a jacket;
- hydration bladder compartment inside the main compartment and an outlet for the hydration system;
- side compression straps;
- compression strap on the extension collar;
- clip straps to attach a tent at the bottom of the pack;
- top handle;
- SOS instructions printed under the lid.

 

This backpack has very robust YKK zips.

 

Other features:

Materials: main fabric: 100% recycled polyester; 600D / PU coating / subtle structure; secondary fabric: 100% recycled polyester; 300D polyurethane-coated 1500 mm 100% recycled polyester; lining outer: 100% recycled polyester; coating: 100% polyurethane; 150D woven / PU coating.